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This Retail Jewelry Store is a Northern California C Corporation that has been in operation for the past 18 years under the current ownership. This 2nd generation owned business specializes in fine...
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NorCal Retail Jewelry & Boutique - 60 Yrs Reputation - SC2290
Cash Flow: $65,000
Turn your passion for wine into a life style business opportunity
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lancaster, CA
Barrett Cellars presents a rare opportunity to own a fully operational bonded winery and event venue in downtown Lancaster's emerging Antelope Valley wine country. This established business, operating...
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Rare Restaurant Opportunity — First Time on the Market in 20+ Years!
San Jose, CA
Asking Price: $288,000 After more than two successful decades in business (the owners are ready to retire), creating an exceptional opportunity for a new operator to take over a well-established...
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Patented Specialty lighting manufacturing company
Santa Barbara County, CA
Custom Niche Lighting company, Protected with a portfolio of 6 granted patents. Great margins and large market with no current competition. Reach out and lets chat....
Gas Station for sale with real estate
Long Beach, CA
CHEVRON /EXTRA MILE. To receive further information and financial details, please provide a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). CHEVRON Contract: Less than 7 years EXTRA MILE Contract: Month to...
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New Creations Mobile Surface Repair Franchise – Columbia, SC
Columbia, CA
Turnkey mobile surface-repair franchise serving Columbia, South Carolina and the Midlands. New Creations repairs rather than replaces leather, vinyl, fabric, wood, windshields, furniture, tub and...
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Nutrishop Business with Loyal Customer Base & Growth Potential
Hemet, CA
Exceptional opportunity to own a well-established, income-producing Nutrishop business in a high-visibility location. This turnkey business features a loyal customer base, strong brand recognition,...
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Profitable Mexican Ice Cream & Paleta Shop – Turnkey LA Area
Lynwood, CA
Profitable and fully equipped La Michoacana ice cream and paleta shop available in the Los Angeles area. Established since 2018, this is a turnkey, currently operating business with an established...
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Cash Flow: $72,000
Cork Tree California Cuisine
Palm Desert, CA
A rare opportunity to acquire one of Palm Desert's premier fine dining restaurants. Cork Tree Restaurant is renowned for its outstanding California cuisine, award-worthy wine list, impeccable service,...
Cash Flow: $306,039
Turnkey Hermosa Beach Nail Salon with Massive Growth Potential
Hermosa Beach, CA
An extraordinary opportunity has arisen to acquire Simply Nail Bar, a premier, fully operational turn-key nail salon situated in the highly desirable coastal community of Hermosa Beach, California....
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Signarama
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Signarama is ranked #1 in the sign industry as the leading franchise offering branding services, signs, and graphics to businesses, organizations, and consumers. With nearly 900 stores, Signarama represents 80% of the franchised sign business around the world.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $916,066
In-Home Personal Chef & Meal Preparation Services
Los Angeles, CA
This is a premier Los Angeles-based personal chef and in-home meal preparation company specializing in highly customized weekly meal prep services and intimate private dining experiences for affluent,...
Cash Flow: $165,000
Remodeled Fully equipped Gas Station/Liquor Store by border
Calexico, CA
Gas station very close to border in Calexico, California. This station has many regular customers and new ones as well with a huge variety of products and a nice big plaza parking lot. All of the...
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Restaurant Business for Sale – Prime San Francisco Location
$65,000
San Francisco, CA
Wellness Center (CRYO/IV/Red Light) Franchise LA and OC Territories
California
Step into the booming multi-billion dollar wellness industry with exclusive development rights to Arctic Elevation - a premium cryotherapy and holistic health franchise offering state-of-the-art...
Mission's Tortilla Route, Burbank, CA
Burbank, CA
Imagine yourself running a well-established Mission's Tortilla route in the thriving Burbank, California market. This isn't just any distribution opportunity - you'll be partnering with Mission Foods,...
EBITDA: $83,262
CJ Johnston, CM&AP, CBB, CEPA
M&A Business Advisors
Serving San Diego County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm and The Leader in Business Sales & Acquisition. We specialize in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries. M&A Business Advisors is owned and operated by the Managing Partners who are highly respected, experienced, and recognized as some of the top producers and dealmakers in the industry. We join forces to collaborate, share our knowledge and expertise, and work as a “TEAM” to best represent business sellers and buyers. Our advisors have a wide range of backgrounds to serve our clients. In addition, our experience allows us to have our finger on the pulse of the ever-changing marketplace and understand the key factors that determine what the market will bear when it comes to value, terms, and conditions.
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Profitable Speech and Occupational Therapy Practice
California
MBB 154 -Well-established, patient-centered speech and occupational therapy practice serving pediatric and adult patients across a high-demand Northern California/Central Coast market. Founded in...
Premier Swimming Pool & Spa Design-Build Firm – Southern California
Orange, CA
A 20-year plus established, referral-only swimming pool and spa design firm serving Orange, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Riverside Counties is now available. The business specializes in custom home...
Cash Flow: $207,886
Automotive Window Protection Business | Certified 3M Pro Shop
Orange, CA
Established specialty auto services business operating as a Certified 3M Pro Shop — backed by one of the most trusted names in the industry. Offers a premium suite of high-margin services including...
Cash Flow: $115,227
Multi-Unit Carl’s Jr. Portfolio – Northern California
Vacaville, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a four-unit established franchise portfolio of Carl’s Jr.® restaurants located across high-growth Northern California markets. This offering includes strong regional...
Cash Flow: $304,130
Established eCommerce Marketplace Platform with Rebuild Upside
San Bernardino County, CA
Established multi-channel eCommerce marketplace business with long-standing account history across major online platforms, including eBay, Walmart Marketplace, Amazon, and Wayfair. The business offers...
ManageMowed
Franchise
Available Nationwide
The Big Opportunity in B2B Landscaping
Avg. Unit Revenue: $347,803
26 year established Car Audio/Stereo shop with great reputation
Roseville, CA
Car Audio/Stereo shop, established since June 2000 with sales and installation of car stereo upgrades and repairs. Online webstore specializing in Porsche automobile upgrades is included. Both can be...
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Cash Flow: $100,000
Dresscue | Local Favorite Consignment Boutique
Los Angeles, CA
Dresscue is a profitable rent-a-rack consignment boutique in a prime LA retail corridor. The business provides sellers with an easy way to monetize quality clothing while offering shoppers curated,...
Cash Flow: $96,347
Retail + Events+ Farm & Premium Lifestyle Brand — Real Estate Include
$8,500,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
Highly Rated Turnkey Organic Bistro
Shasta County, CA
This well-established organic bistro represents a rare opportunity to acquire a highly regarded, mission-driven brick-and-mortar food concept. The business has built an excellent reputation for...
Cash Flow: $34,011
Commercial Construction Company with Explosive Growth
Shasta County, CA
Established in 1996, this well-respected commercial construction company has built a rock-solid reputation for quality, reliability, and professionalism across Northern California. With nearly three...
Cash Flow: $951,825
Busy Pet Feed/Grooming Business
Yucaipa, CA
Succesful Pet Supply/Grooming business available in Yucaipa, CA. Great income. Established with great clientele. Comes with everything need to operate the business. Clean building on a busy street...
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Cash Flow: $120,000
Canvas Manufacturing Business
Tehama County, CA
This well-established canvas manufacturing business has been serving the community for decades, offering a wide range of high-quality products and services. Specializing in manufacturing custom canvas...
Cash Flow: $26,270
Turnkey Ice Cream & Frozen Dessert Vending Machine Route for Sale
California
Step into the profitable world of ice cream and frozen dessert vending with this well-established, home-based operation. With just a few hours of work per week, you can generate income from...
Junk Hauling/Recycling Removal business
Chatsworth, CA
This Junk hauling/Recycling business opened November 2016 and is owned and operated by a brother and sister team. Great opportunity for buyer to come in and continue to grow the market by adding...
Cash Flow: $91,500
Absentee Turnkey Fast-Casual Restaurant $550K Sales - $900K+ Buildout
Riverside County, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully operating, turnkey fast-casual restaurant for only $150,000, despite more than $900,000 invested in the original buildout, commercial kitchen, equipment,...
Cash Flow: $10,000
Canine Dimensions In-home Dog Training
Franchise
Available in California
Become a certified professional dog trainer with America's Favorite In-home Dog Training Franchise! Earn $150k and up. No need to lease commercial space. We train in the clients' homes – solving behavior problems where they're happening and giving our clients fast results. Canine Dimensions has been bringing out the good behavior in dogs since 1997.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $158,196
Specialty Glass & Glazing Contractor
California
Project Vitrum represents an opportunity to acquire a non-union specialty contractor with consistent year-over-year revenue growth, disciplined execution, and compelling platform potential in one of...
EBITDA: $1,239,000
Mission Foods Route for Sale | Vacaville, CA — $149,000
Vacaville, CA
Mission Foods Route for Sale | Vacaville, CA — $149,000 About the Route Mission Foods distribution route for sale- Vacaville CA - $149,000. The territory services portions of Vacaville CA and includes...
Cash Flow: $112,254
49 Beds Senior Board & Care with R.E.-Prime Northern California City
$13,000,000
El Dorado Hills, CA
Turnkey limo / tour company
Malibu, CA
THIS IS A TURNKEY BUSINESS. SALE INCLUDES A WELL MAINTAINED, PERFECTLY RUNNING, CUSTOM BUILT 15 PASSENGER CHEVROLET 2500 PARTY BUS WITH TCP-A CERTIFICATE IN GOOD STANDING WITH CPUC. VEHICLE IS PAID...
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Cash Flow: $50,000
Great Business for Owner Operator
San Francisco, CA
Established American restaurant in San Francisco offering an exceptional owner-operator opportunity. This profitable establishment has built a strong foundation since opening in 2023, generating...
Mathnasium
Franchise
Available in California
Change lives through math, including your own - no educator experience required. We're top-in-category for franchisee satisfaction.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $367,545
Great Business Opportunity for Owner Operator
San Francisco, CA
Established neighborhood grocery store in San Francisco presenting an excellent owner-operator opportunity. This profitable business has built a loyal customer base since opening in 2022 and generates...
Baja Fresh for sale
Los Angeles, CA
Amazing opportunity for absentee and owner operator. With strong cash flow. Good location and perfect for first time owner. Easy to run....
Cash Flow: $150,000
Under LOI! Profitable, Residential Plumbing Company, SBA Prequalified
Santa Clara County, CA
Currently under LOI, still accepting offers. Established, highly-rated residential plumbing service company in the heart of Silicon Valley with strong margins, loyal repeat customers, and clear room...
Cash Flow: $259,000
Prime Santa Monica Restaurant, Steps from the Beach w/ Beer and Wine
Santa Monica, CA
Prime Santa Monica Indian restaurant opportunity located steps from the beach on prestigious Main Street. This established operation generates approximately $800,000 in annual revenue while benefiting...
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Toy Maniacs | South Lake Tahoe, CA
South Lake Tahoe, CA
Toy Maniacs is South Lake Tahoe's specialty toy and hobby store, established in 1997 and operating from the same Hill Center retail location at 2180 Lake Tahoe Boulevard for nearly three decades. The...
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Katherine Hudson
Modern Kathy
Serving San Luis Obispo County, CA
Modern Kathy Inc., doing business as SLO Broker & Associates, is a California real estate brokerage specializing in commercial, business, and residential real estate. Serving clients throughout San Luis Obispo County, the Central Coast, and the San Francisco Bay Area, the company provides personalized representation supported by local market knowledge, professional experience, and responsive service. Founded and led by California real estate broker Katherine Chen Hudson, Modern Kathy Inc. works with business owners, investors, commercial property owners, homeowners, buyers, and sellers. Its commercial services include business sales and acquisitions, restaurant and retail opportunities, commercial leasing, investment properties, market analysis, property marketing, contract negotiation, and transaction coordination. The company carefully assists clients with important considerations such as lease terms, equipment and inventory, confidentiality, financial documentation, licensing requirements, and business transition planning. Residential services include property valuation, listing preparation, customized marketing, buyer representation, contract negotiation, relocation assistance, and transaction management. Whether a client is selling a longtime home, purchasing a new residence, relocating, or investing in real estate, the company provides clear guidance throughout every stage of the transaction. Modern Kathy Inc. is committed to integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and personal attention. By combining Central Coast experience with an expanding Bay Area presence, the company connects clients with valuable market opportunities and a trusted network of lenders, contractors, inspectors, attorneys, and other professionals. The mission of Modern Kathy Inc. is to deliver exclusive, personalized real estate service while helping every client make informed decisions and achieve a successful commercial or residential transaction.
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Cash-Based Medical Office and Med-Spa
Coronado, CA
Established Cash-Based Medical Practice specializing in Longevity, Functional Medicine, Hormones, Weight Loss, and Aesthetics located in the prestigious Coronado, CA market. This turnkey opportunity...
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Turnkey Restaurant – Key Money Opportunity
Los Angeles, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational, turnkey restaurant in an established Los Angeles market. This offering is structured as a key money/asset purchase and provides an incoming operator...
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Make it Cheers with Grace
$149,000
Gardena, CA
Lucrative plumbing business for sale
Los Angeles, CA
Licensed since 2016 we provide plumbing and drain cleaning services for residential and commercial customers based in greater los Angeles. We have plumbers living in different areas so that we can...
Cash Flow: $265,000
Low Competition Established Business!
Visalia, CA
If you are an able mechanic and want to be self-employed with a small capital investment and hard work you can grow this business and be your own boss. Visalia is an affordable community with lots of...
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Pet Wants
Franchise
Available in California
Fresh pet food franchise in a $158B industry. Low investment, proven system, full support. Avg. revenue $546K. No experience needed.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $546,633
Two Premier Code Ninjas Centers in South Orange County
Orange County, CA
Join the world’s #1 STEM education franchise and lead two established, high-potential centers teaching the next generation critical skills in coding, problem-solving, and creativity. Code Ninjas...
Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant
Fountain Valley, CA
Turnkey Mediterranean Restaurant - OC Mediterranean Restaurant – Location, Location, Location! Established in 2021, this thriving Mediterranean restaurant presents an exceptional opportunity in the...
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Established 20+ Year Independent Mail & Shipping Center
Orange County, CA
Established in 2003, this independent mail and shipping center has served its local community for more than 20 years. The business offers an established operation with multiple revenue streams and...
Cash Flow: $50,000
Established Edible Arrangements Franchise – Coastal San Diego
San Diego County, CA
Established Edible Arrangements franchise serving a large San Diego County delivery territory. This fully operating business offers fresh fruit arrangements, chocolate-dipped fruit, dessert boards,...
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Cash Flow: $50,682
Profitable Indoor Playground & Birthday Party Business for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Indoor Playground & Birthday Party Business for Sale Well-established indoor playground and birthday party venue, successfully operating since 2017 in a busy North Hollywood location. The...
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Profitable Accredited Beauty School with Strong Growth Potential
Los Angeles County, CA
The Company is an established beauty school serving the Southern California market. Through long-standing regulatory approvals, accreditation, and federal student-aid eligibility, the Company delivers...
Cash Flow: $683,346
Room and Board
Fresno, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a Room & Board property located in Fresno, California. The residence features approximately 1,900 square feet of living space with 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, designed...
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Highly Profitable Pizza Restaurant for Sale
North Hollywood, CA
This established pizza restaurant represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in North Hollywood's competitive food service market. The operation has maintained continuous business activity for...
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Cash Flow: $150,000
50+ Years old Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale
Riverside County, CA
50+ years established Print, Promotional Products & Mailing Business for Sale. Own a Trusted Local Brand with Multiple Revenue Streams Step into ownership of this Print & Mailing shop, a...
Cash Flow: $104,000
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen
Franchise
Available Nationwide
$1.5M Avg Revenue, 46% Gross Margins in a $600B Market, Scalable model built for high ROI and long-term growth.
Avg. Unit Revenue: $1,565,320
Buy or Sell a Business in California
California is a huge state with a lot of money, so it's naturally a popular destination for businesses. The major industries in California include technology, agriculture, and entertainment, but the private business for sale market spans the gamut of sectors.
If you're looking to buy (or sell) a business in California, it helps to have some context on the market. We have aggregated and summarized the most current listings data to provide a basic overview of the business for sale market in California.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses for Sale |
~5,500 |
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Median Asking Price |
$360,000 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$630,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$150,000 |
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Profit Margin |
23% |
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Earnings Multiple |
2.5 |
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Revenue Multiple |
0.6 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Major Metro Areas
More than 80% of all businesses for sale in the state are in the following six metro areas:
- Fresno Metro Area
- Greater Los Angeles Area
- Modesto-Merced Area
- Sacramento Area
- San Francisco Bay Area
- Visalia-Hanford Area
How many businesses are listed for sale in California?
There are around 5,400 businesses for sale in California, with listings across various metro areas and statewide.
What types of businesses are for sale?
The marketplace in California is diverse, with all types of businesses in play.
- Food and Restaurants (approx. 1740)
- Retail (approx. 730)
- Service Businesses (approx. 570)
- Health Care and Fitness (approx. 440)
- Automotive and Boat (approx. 350)
- Manufacturing to Beauty and Personal Care, among others.
What is the average asking price for these businesses?
The median asking price for businesses listed for sale in California is $360,000.
What is the average revenue of these businesses?
The median reported revenue for these businesses is $630,000.
What is the average seller discretionary earnings?
The median reported earnings, often referred to as Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE), is $150,000.
What are the average valuation multiples?
Typically, businesses are being listed with an earnings multiple of 2.5 and a revenue multiple of 0.6 when referring to the asking price.
Which cities in California have the most businesses listed for sale?
The cities with the highest number of listings are Los Angeles (approx. 480), San Diego (approx. 250), San Francisco (approx. 220), Sacramento (approx. 140), San Jose (approx. 120), Oakland (approx. 80), Long Beach (approx. 80), Anaheim (approx. 60), and Riverside (approx. 60).
How can California business owners sell their own businesses?
Most business owners will retain an experienced business broker, who will typically charge a 10-15% success fee. Some business owners choose to list their business for sale directly and take on the entire process on their own. This can be a complex and challenging task, requiring an understanding of the market, great marketing skills, and even better negotiating skills.
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